Post by ATP on Mar 10, 2024 12:27:34 GMT -6
Win OVC with only 1 loss, sweep the conference tournament and will be in the WNIT. Their coach calls the transition rule "outdated."
Snips from the Courier piece:
Top-seeded USI hit 10 3-pointers to roll past No. 3 University of Tennessee-Martin 81-53 on Saturday. It was the eighth time this year they put up 80 or more points.
USI (24-6) will not advance to the NCAA tournament but coach Rick Stein said the Eagles are "absolutely" going accept their automatic bid to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament for winning the regular season title.
The Eagles, who extended their winning streak to 10 straight, were dominant in the OVC, only losing once in 20 contests. On Saturday, it was Vanessa Shafford leading the way with 15 points to go along with nine rebounds and three assists. Chloe Gannon (14), Triniti Ralston (14) and Meredith Raley (13) also finished in double figures scoring.
The WNIT’s 48-team field will be announced next Sunday night before it reveals the bracket the following day. First-round games will be played between March 20-22 — perhaps at Screaming Eagles Arena.
Snips from the Courier piece:
Top-seeded USI hit 10 3-pointers to roll past No. 3 University of Tennessee-Martin 81-53 on Saturday. It was the eighth time this year they put up 80 or more points.
USI (24-6) will not advance to the NCAA tournament but coach Rick Stein said the Eagles are "absolutely" going accept their automatic bid to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament for winning the regular season title.
The Eagles, who extended their winning streak to 10 straight, were dominant in the OVC, only losing once in 20 contests. On Saturday, it was Vanessa Shafford leading the way with 15 points to go along with nine rebounds and three assists. Chloe Gannon (14), Triniti Ralston (14) and Meredith Raley (13) also finished in double figures scoring.
The WNIT’s 48-team field will be announced next Sunday night before it reveals the bracket the following day. First-round games will be played between March 20-22 — perhaps at Screaming Eagles Arena.
